What did the Eleventh Amendment, ratified in the 1790s, primarily address?
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Correct answer: Limits on lawsuits against states in federal courts
The Eleventh Amendment restricted the ability of individuals to sue states in federal court. It was adopted after controversy over federal judicial power and state sovereignty.
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